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Record 1 1997-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
DEF

A piece of metal resembling a coin, issued without government authority usually when regular coinage is scarce. It is backed by the issuer's promise or pledge to redeem in lawful money on demand, hence the old English term "pledge" for such pieces. Tokens in Canada are redeemable in money, in goods, or in services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
DEF

Aujourd'hui, pièce plate et ordinairement ronde représentant une certaine valeur et servant de mode de paiement.

Spanish

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